Kolkata, June 8 (IANS) Ahead of the final game of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 preliminary joint qualification round 2. India senior men's team head coach Igor Stimac, announced the 23-member squad for the match against Qatar.
London, June 8 (IANS)Despite the loss against Iceland (0-1) in their last friendly at the Wembley Stadium, England manager Gareth Southgate displayed signs of optimism with the Three Lions’ preparation ahead of Euros 2024.
Abidjan, June 8 (IANS) The Cote d'Ivoire national team consolidates its place at the top of Group F after its 1-0 home victory Friday in Korhogo against Gabon in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifers.
Kampala, June 8 (IANS) Host Uganda defeated Botswana 1-0 in a Group G match of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers on Friday.
Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) Punjab FC secured the Dream Sports Championship trophy with a 1-0 victory over East Bengal FC in the final at the Cooperage Football Ground on Friday. A solitary goal by Arshvir Singh was enough for Punjab FC, who are now the inaugural winners of the U17 club football tournament.
London, June 7 (IANS) Chelsea have signed defender Tosin Adarabioyo from west London neighbours Fulham, the Premier League club announced on Friday. The 26-year-old has signed a four-year contract – which begins on July 1. He is the club's first signing since announcing the arrival of new head coach Enzo Maresca.
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower praised Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri, who bid adieu to football in the FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait, on his illustrious international career. Chopra shared a special post on social media saying that Chhetri has waved the flag of India high.
Kolkata, June 7 (IANS) On a night when India’s greatest servant was supposed to get his flowers, the Indian team hardly stepped up to the occasion. So the question arises, what went wrong on Sunil Chhetri’s big night? Was it the fact that there was no service from the midfield and the team was forced to rely on long balls against a team that had taller players?
Kolkata, June 7 (IANS) Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday praised Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri, who bid adieu to football in the FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait at the Salt Lake Stadium here. Tendulkar, who holds the record for most runs scored by a player in international cricket, hailed Chhetri for scoring 94 international goals.
Kolkata, June 6 (IANS) On a night in which the spotlight shone on India’s brightest star, an emotional Sunil Chhetri did not make an appearance at the post-game conference. The Indian skipper managed to sign off one last time in a way only he could, one which oozes class.
